Lloyd was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan and spent his early years in Eyebrow, SK, with his parents, George and Minnie Shippam, and his big brother Bill. His early schooling was in a one-room schoolhouse in Eyebrow, starting at about age 4. Once Bill started school, Lloyd, being bored at home, wandered across the street to the school at recess and joined in. Curling and skating were wintertime activities along with the Friday night dances where his parents played in the band. In 1935 the family left Saskatchewan because the crops were so poor and settled in the Collingwood neighbourhood of Vancouver, many of their neighbours following. Lloyd continued his schooling at Lord Nelson, Secord and Norquay elementary schools and John Oliver Secondary, skipping two grades along the way. His family was actively involved with Collingwood United Church, Lloyd in Scouts and in the choir, where he later met Isabel Williamson.
After graduation in 1945, Lloyd began a 5 year apprenticeship with Sterling Shipyards as an engine fitter and machinist. This led to employment with The Canadian Fishing Company as Second Engineer on the packer M.V. Cape Bathurst, traveling around Vancouver Island picking up fish, followed by a couple of years at Durand Machine Works in New Westminster, working alongside long-time friend Syd Bulford. Lloyd and Isabel married in 1949 and had four children. Lloyd joined the Vancouver Fire Dept. in 1954 working for 2 years in the fire hall, then 31 years on the fireboats — 12 years on the J. H. Carlisle in the False Creek area, then 19 years on Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 as Chief Engineer, taking early retirement in 1988 when “his” boat was sold to San Francisco.
Lloyd worked long hours to support his growing family and in his leisure time loved curling, golfing, skiing, and family summer vacations horse-back riding. He and Isabel also enjoyed cruising and their trips to Scotland and England to visit relatives, as well as holidays in Spain, Portugal, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Lloyd always had a huge vegetable garden in the backyard, a legacy of his Prairie roots, and truly had a “green thumb”, taking great pride in his tomatoes and geraniums. He was good at everything he did and instilled in his kids a strong work ethic and high standards. He is survived by his three daughters Laurie Stowe (Tom), Leah Williams (Mark Dowding) and Lynn Stibbard, grandchildren Danny, David, Vanora (Mike), Kindra (Kevin), Tegan, Michael and Jaime, as well as two great-granddaughters, cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Isabel in 2015, son Terry in 2018, and brother Bill in 2017. Lloyd appreciated the companionship of staff and residents of Shannon Oaks during the past year. He was loved and will be missed.
Celebration of Life: Sat., Feb. 1, 2020 at 2:00pm at Shannon Oaks, 2526 Waverley Ave., Vancouver, B.C
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